Friday, 25 September 2009

EM Derivatives

IntroductionEffective Microorganisms (EM) are a mixed cultures of beneficial microorganisms. They are applied into soil or plants to increase their microbial diversity so as to improve soil health, and the growth, yield and quality of the plants.

Remove odour of animal dungs or organic matter used in organic fertilizer

Control or suppress pests and soil-borne diseases

Reduce re-planting problem

Application of Effective Microorganisms (EM) TechnologyTo start an organic farm/plantation or manufacture organic products, knowing how to culture and apply the effective microorganisms (EM) technology is an advantage. The following EM derivatives:

EM Stock ( This is a concentrated culture of effective microorganisms) ;

EMAS ( Effective Microorganisms Activated Solution - a solution which consisted of clean water which have been added with some EM Stock to allow the effective microorganisms to multiply ) ;

FPJ ( Fermented Plant Juice which is a supplement of vitamins, hormones and enzymes which helps to prevent pests and disease of the plants and soil. It also fortifies microbial activities in the leaves and soil) ;

BOKASHI ( There are many types of bokashi. They are compost and fertilizer lump together to be mixed with soil for planting vegetables and fruit trees. Most bokashi are produced by fermenting manure and recycled organic wastes. They contain most of the nutrients for plant growth ).

Producing the above EM derivatives can help farmers or planters to :

save up to 50%of their operational cost ;

increase their crop yield bymore than 25%;

produce organic vegetables and fruits ;

fetch better price for their crops ;

prevent themselves from exposure to chemicals, pesticides and herbicides ;